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A large sinkhole swallowed two homes and continues to grow in a neighborhood in Land O' Lakes on Friday morning.

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Updated: 1:11 PM EDT Jul 14, 2017

A large sinkhole swallowed two homes and continues to grow in a neighborhood in Land O' Lakes. Surrounding homes were evacuated as a safety precaution. The Pasco County Sheriff's Office says the sinkhole started out as the size of a small pool and grew.Officials have confirmed the sinkhole is approximately 200 feet wide and approximately 50- feet deep. There is a 200 foot perimeter around the hole. The perimeter may be expanded if the sinkhole continues to progress. Officials say there is concern that the sinkhole could merge into a nearby lake. Officials are monitoring the progression of the sinkhole and keeping residents out of the area. Duke Energy has cut power in the area as a safety precaution. No injuries have been reported. Pasco County officials are tagging nearby homes where they have not been able to make contact with occupants.

LAND O'LAKES, Fla. —

A large sinkhole swallowed two homes and continues to grow in a neighborhood in Land O' Lakes.

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Surrounding homes were evacuated as a safety precaution.

The Pasco County Sheriff's Office says the sinkhole started out as the size of a small pool and grew.

Officials have confirmed the sinkhole is approximately 200 feet wide and approximately 50- feet deep. There is a 200 foot perimeter around the hole. The perimeter may be expanded if the sinkhole continues to progress.

Officials say there is concern that the sinkhole could merge into a nearby lake. Officials are monitoring the progression of the sinkhole and keeping residents out of the area.

Duke Energy has cut power in the area as a safety precaution. No injuries have been reported.

Pasco County officials are tagging nearby homes where they have not been able to make contact with occupants.